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How to get fromLafayette Airport (LFT) to Lake Charlesby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Lake Charles by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Lafayette (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    1h 9m
    $21–31

  2. Taxi

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    1. Take the taxi from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Lake Charlestaxi taxi 77.1 mi
    1h 19m
    $11–13

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    1h 36m
    $33–63

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Lafayette-LFT to Lake Charlesrideshare rideshare 77.1 mi
    1h 19m

  5. Drive 77.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Lake Charlescar car 77.1 mi
    1h 19m
    $15–21

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Lake Charlesbus bus Greyhound US0799
    1h 25m
    $22–34

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  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Lafayette Airport (LFT), USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette to Lake Charles 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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